We stayed at Seacroft CC site in Cromer earlier this year. The speed at which some cars went towing caravans was very dangerous.It's a case of the 5mph rule doesn't apply to me.
The story in the link seems rather vague with very little information to go on so we can't speculate that a driver was exceeding the 5 mph. limit on the campsite. Reporters initially quite often get important details wrong so the incident may well have been at the campsite entrance on a busy road and not actually on the campsite itself but it's still sad news wherever it may be.
It appears he was struck by a 4x4 and pinned against a static caravan. Firemen had to use airbags to free him.
Thing is with these stories you never find out the full story but it does sound horrendous. I don't think you get that type of accident at 5mph
According to the local press the man who died was trapped UNDER a static van which had been hit by a car! Local Fire & Rescue personnel used air bags to lift the van and free him. Nowhere in any of the reports in this area does it mention a 4x4 or speed being involved.
At first I thought that this referred to the Turriff campsite, but actually it's a fairly remote one quite near to where I live. We heard the ambulance go through the village about that time and head on in the direction of the site.
I've never actually seen this site - it's way off the road, but I thought it was largely static with a few touring pitches.
None of the local papers seems to have any definite news about what actually happened, whether speed was a factor or not. The local Tuffiff paper is published on Thursday - perfaps it will have a few answers.
------------- Two drifters off to see the world.
I'm tired of reality, so I'm off to look for a good fantasy.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Sad news - Man dies at Turriff Campsite
